GLOBE EDITION, FOUR VOLUMES IN ONE. NO TORN PAGES OR WRITINGS EXCEPT a gift inscription of first page AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT IN 1870. THERE IS BROWNING OF THE PAGES BUT EVER SO LIGHTLY. THE CO VER WHICH CAN BE SEEN IN THE PICTURE HAS HAD SOME WEAR AND TEAR FROM SHELF AND HANDLING USE. YOU CAN SEE THE STRING BINDINGS A LITTLE WHEN YOU TURN THE PAGES BUT EVERYTHING IS INTACT AND NOTHING IS LOOSE.